About this location
The database pin sits on Altus itself, the Jackson County seat in southwest Oklahoma — but no source ties a specific quartz locality to the town. The real, well-documented smoky quartz and quartz crystal ground in this part of the state is Quartz Mountain Nature Park, about 24 miles north of Altus near Lone Wolf, where granite outcrops rise out of the plains along the shore of Lake Altus-Lugert at the edge of the Wichita Mountains. This is a gateway-town entry: Altus is the nearest city people search for, but the actual collecting ground is up the road at Quartz Mountain.
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Found Here
Quartz crystals, smoky quartz, and reportedly amethyst in the granite outcrops at Quartz Mountain — general rockhounding-roundup sourcing, not an independent geological survey.
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Getting there
Quartz Mountain Nature Park, 14722 Highway 44A, Lone Wolf, OK 73655 — about 24 miles north of Altus, on the shore of Lake Altus-Lugert.
Collecting here
Surface picking around the exposed granite and quartz outcrops. Whether removal of specimens is officially permitted within the park boundary wasn't confirmed — call ahead before collecting, and get permission for any collecting on private ranchland beyond the park.
Know before you go
Quartz Mountain Nature Park is managed by Oklahoma's state parks system. Collecting policy inside the park boundary wasn't independently confirmed — many state-run parks in other states ban removal of natural material outright, and Oklahoma's specific rule for this park should be confirmed directly before planning a collecting trip.
Location on Map
Coordinates: 34.64057, -99.29338
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- King Mountain-1 — Azurite, ChrysocollaOK · 16.1 mi
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- Mangum — Alabaster, QuartzOK · 24.7 mi
- Beckham County — Alabaster, SeleniteOK · 25.1 mi
- Lake Frederick site OMNH V247; above lower sandstone — FossilOK · 24.3 mi
- Wichita Mountains — Amphibole, ZirconOK · 32.5 mi
More Smoky Quartz locations in Oklahoma
More locations in Oklahoma
- 459-z at Chapman's Ranch in Arbuckle Mts on Highway 77 — FossilOK
- 77-218. Roadcut along east side of U.S. Highway 77, about 17 km south of Davis — FossilOK
- Along Interstate Highway 35, approximately 18 km (11 miles) north of Ardmore — FossilOK
- Alva — Banded Agate, Moss AgateOK
- Antlers — Green QuartzOK
- Apache — CalciteOK
Frequently asked questions
Is there quartz collecting near Altus, Oklahoma?
Altus itself has no documented specific quartz locality. The real collecting ground associated with this area is Quartz Mountain Nature Park, about 24 miles north near Lone Wolf.
Where is Quartz Mountain in relation to Altus, Oklahoma?
Quartz Mountain Nature Park sits on Lake Altus-Lugert, roughly 24 miles north of the city of Altus, at the edge of the Wichita Mountains.
What minerals can you find at Quartz Mountain, Oklahoma?
Quartz crystals, smoky quartz, and reportedly amethyst occur in the park's granite outcrops, per general rockhounding sources.
Can you legally collect rocks at Quartz Mountain Nature Park?
Not independently confirmed — check with the park directly before removing material, since collecting rules vary by park and weren't confirmed for this specific site.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations, weather conditions, and access requirements before visiting any location. Information provided is based on community submissions and may not be current or accurate.
Sources
- Search synthesis citing Quartz Mountain Nature Park address (14722 Highway 44A, Lone Wolf, OK), Lake Altus-Lugert setting, and quartz/amethyst/smoky quartz specimens
- Coordinate/distance calculation: DB point (34.64057, -99.29338, Altus) vs. Quartz Mountain Nature Park (approx. 34.98, -99.28), roughly 24 miles north
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